FAIRBANKS WEAVERS' &
SPINNERS' GUILD |
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January 13,
(Sun)..................................... Natural Dyeing Mordant
Day: PHASE I
January 24 (Thurs).................................. Art 127: Beginning Weaving
January 27 (Sun)...................................... Natural Dyeing: PHASE II
January 29 (Tues).................................... Art 227: Woven Design VI:
Fabric Experimentation
February 5 - Mar 20 (Tues & Thurs).....Weaving Daytime 6 - week
Workshop
February 10 (Sun).................................... Natural Dyeing: PHASE III
March 9
(Sun)........................................... Natural Dyeing Workshop
(One Day)
March 10 (Mon).........................................Easter Egg Dyeing
March 29 (Sat)...........................................Adirondack Backpack Basket with Jill Choate of Trapper Creek
March 30 (Sun).........................................Free Warping Session
April 3 (Tues &
Thurs).............................Daytime Weaving workshop - 6 weeks
April 12-13 (Sat/Sun)................................Paint your Warp (or silk
scarf)
April 12 (Sat)..............................................Biscuit Basket
April 15 (Tues)...........................................Small Biscuit Basket
April 19 (Sat)..............................................Loaf Basket
May 10 (Sat)
..............................................Free Warping Session
May 17-18 (Sat&Sun)..............................Multi-Color
Handspun Using a Drum Carder with Deb Menz
May 18
(Sun).............................................Serving Basket
May 19 (Mon)............................................Muffin Basket
May 20 (Tues)...........................................UFB Day - Unfinished
Baskets Help Day
January 13
& 27, February 10 (Sun)................NATURAL DYE WORKSHOP
-- in 3 PHASES
DYE on
Sunday,
Have HEAVENLY colors on Monday
JANUARY 13 ................................PHASE I -- MORDANTING
JANUARY 27 ................................PHASE II -- NATURAL
DYEING I
FEBRUARY 10 ............................PHASE III -- NATURAL
DYEING II
Learn the specifics about Mordanting and Natural Dyeing. Make up small
skeins of yarn (10 yards) or small fiber samples and sample the different
natural colors available -- Logwood, cochineal, brazilwood,
fustic, madder etc. You are welcome to bring both protein (wool,
etc) and cotton yarns and fibers. Do not expect to dye large
quantities of fiber or yarn. Sign up early so that enough
mordant can be ordered.
What to bring: Heavy rubber gloves, stainless
cooking pot or an un-chipped enamel pot, tongs, pre-washed
skeins, waterproof apron, plastic labeling, waterproof sharpie,
Zip-lock bags for wet skeins.
INSTRUCTOR: Kate Hedstrom, 451-0975
LOCATION: A Weavers Yarn, 1810 Alaska Way
HOURS: Sundays, 1pm to 5pm
FEE:: $50
REGISTER:: Call Kate Hedstrom 451-0975
January 24
(Thurs)..............................ART 127: INTRO TO WEAVING
Course DESCRIPTION: Fundamentals of weaving
taught through basic techniques and processes for Tapestry and
woven structures on four harness looms. Includes instruction in
loom terminology and function, process of warping and threading,
basic methods of pattern drafting and designing, planning color
and texture in weaving. Will weave a sampler and an Alpaca scarf.
INSTRUCTOR: PENNY WAKEFIELD, 457-4124
LOCATION: RM 219, WEAVING STUDIO, 516 2nd Ave.
HOURS: Tuesday & Thursday, starting at 6:30 pm
FEE: $275.00 (includes material for two warps)
payable to Guild on the first night of class. $75 extra
if you wish to take for University credit.
REGISTER: Call instructor at the Weaving Studio:
452-7737
January 29 (Tues)
..............................ART 227:WOVEN DESIGN VI: FABRIC
Exploration
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will build on
the techniques learned in basic and intermediate weaving by
further investigating woven structure and how it can be
incorporated with painting, printing, and dyeing to result in a
personal statement. Techniques to be covered are Ikat, woven
Shibori, printing, stamping, stenciling, brocade & shrinkage
through the use of different fibers in the fabric.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this course is to
plan and complete a comprehensive woven piece utilizing those
techniques covered in class. Samplers will be woven of each
technique to investigate what the techniques will do.
INSTRUCTOR: PENNY WAKEFIELD, 457-4124
LOCATION: RM 219, WEAVING STUDIO, 516 2nd Ave.
HOURS: Tuesday & Thursday, starting at 5:30 pm
FEE: $275.00 payable to Guild on the first night
of class. $75 extra if you wish to take for University credit.
REGISTER: Call instructor at the Weaving Studio:
452-7737
February 5
to March 20 (TUES & THURS) ..................WEAVING DAYTIME
6 WEEK WORKSHOP
Beginning
weavers would make two warps -- weave off a colorful sampler
warp with a variety of threading /treadling patterns, then design
and weave your very own alpaca scarf.
Experienced weavers will do a shorter version of Art 227
Woven Design VI: Fabric exploration described above.
This workshop is flexible and can be designed for individual
instruction, different levels of weaving, and whatever fits your
schedule best. Beginners, intermediate and advanced weavers
can be accommodated.
INSTRUCTOR: PENNY WAKEFIELD, 457-4124
LOCATION: RM 219, WEAVING STUDIO, 516 2nd Ave.
HOURS: Tuesday & Thursday, 12 to 3 pm
FEE: $175.00 includes material for warps
REGISTER: Call instructor at the Weaving Studio:
452-7737
March 9
(Sun)................NATURAL DYE WORKSHOP (One Day)
DYE on
Sunday,
Have HEAVENLY colors on Monday
The dye workshop on February 10 went so
well that we are doing another session. Bring a pound of fiber
(divided) to A Weaver's Yarn for another afternoon of dyeing fun.
Please premordant half of your fiber or yarn for the madder,
logwood and kamala experiments. We'll also be doing indigo and
cochineal. Make
up small skeins of yarn (10 yards) or small fiber samples and sample the different natural colors
available. You are welcome to bring both protein (wool, etc) and
cotton yarns and fibers. Do not expect to dye large quantities
of fiber or yarn.
What to bring: Heavy rubber gloves, stainless
cooking pot or an un-chipped enamel pot, tongs, pre-washed
skeins, waterproof apron, plastic labeling, waterproof sharpie,
Zip-lock bags for wet skeins.
INSTRUCTOR: Kate Hedstrom, 451-0975
LOCATION: A Weavers Yarn, 1810 Alaska Way
HOURS: Sunday, 1pm to 5pm
FEE:: $25
REGISTER:: Call Kate Hedstrom 451-0975
MARCH 10
(Mon)............................. EASTER EGG DYEING
Come and play DYE YOUR EGGS with Natural dyes. We
will wax & dye, Oh & AH with the results.
LOCATION: RM 219, WEAVING STUDIO, 516 2nd Ave.
HOURS: 5pm to ??? Bring your dinner
FEE: $5.00
REGISTER: Call the Weaving Studio: 452-7737
| A classic
backpack from the Adirondacks complete with custom-made
leather harness. This basket is what Jill calls the
ALASKAN FISHING CREEL. Great for toting your
salmon home after a fishing trip as well holding your
kindling during the off season. HOURS: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm LOCATION: RM 219, WEAVING STUDIO, 516 2nd Ave. INSTRUCTOR: Jill Choate of Trapper Creek CLASS FEE: $185.00 includes harness, payable at time of registration. |
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LAST DAY
TO REGISTER IS MARCH 16 (Sunday)
TO
RESERVE YOU CLASS SPACE:
Mail check made out to Jill Choate for deposit amount listed to:
Jodi Gouwens, PO Box 84675, Fairbanks, AK 99708
Or phone Credit Card Info to Jodi
(474-9144) or Jill (907-733-2859)
WHAT TO BRING:
-- LUNCH: a plate and something to share for a potluck
-- MATERIALS: spokeweight (to hold things down when you start),
Weaverite packing tool if you have one, measuring tape, spritzer,
small bucket or dishpan, awl, basketry shears.
March
30(Sun)......... FREE Warping Session On PADDLE WARPING, TWO
COLOR or MIXED WARP
Also CARD or TABLET warping for belts or bands.
Review your warping techniques with a winter warp or learn how to
paddle warp using many threads. No hassle beaming, even tension,
& no tangles or loose threads? No loom, no problem. Make a
warp & rent a table loom to take home, ($6.00 a week) or
practice WARPING for the 2008 Youth Weaving classes.
MATERIALS: Bring your portable loom - table or
rigid heddle or rent a loom
INSTRUCTOR: PENNY WAKEFIELD, 457-4124
LOCATION: RM 219, WEAVING STUDIO, 516 2nd Ave.
HOURS: 12 am to 4 pm
REGISTER: Call instructor, 457-4124, or Studio: 452-7737
April 3 to
May 20 (TUES & THURS) ..................WEAVING DAYTIME
WORKSHOP-- 6 WEEKS
Beginning
weavers would make two warps -- weave off a colorful sampler
warp with a variety of threading /treadling patterns, then design
and weave your very own scarf.
Experienced weavers will do a shorter version of Art 227
Woven Design VI: Fabric exploration described above. This
workshop is flexible and can be designed for individual
instruction, different levels of weaving, and whatever fits your
schedule best. Beginners, intermediate and advanced weavers
can be accommodated.
INSTRUCTOR: PENNY WAKEFIELD, 457-4124
LOCATION: RM 219, WEAVING STUDIO, 516 2nd Ave.
HOURS: Tuesday & Thursday, 12 to 3 pm
FEE: $175.00 includes material for warps
REGISTER: Call instructor: 457-4124 or the Weaving
Studio: 452-7737
April 12
& 13 (SAT/SUN) ...................PAINT YOUR WARP (or silk
scarf)
Make that warp up on Saturday, MARCH 30th and paint it Saturday
APRIL 12 or Sunday APRIL 13. Dyes available for cotton, silk,
wool fibers or silk scarves. Some silk scarves available to
purchase for painting.
INSTRUCTOR: Penny Wakefield
LOCATION: WEAVING STUDIO, Room 219, 516 2ND AVE.
HOURS: Noon to 4 pm
FEE: $15 plus any scarf purchase
REGISTER: Call Penny, 457-4124 or 42-773
April 12 (SAT) ....................................BISCUIT BASKET
| This basket
has a solid wood, 6" round base. Using round reed to
hold the stakes in place for the beginning rows, the side
will use both flat oval and a few rows of color to create
a bowl-shaped basket. This one is great to hold your fresh baked biscuits at the table or almost any other items you wish. Generally each basket is a little over 4" high with a 9" to 10" diameter at the rim. You select the colors to make your basket unique. Class size: maximum of 8 people. |
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MATERIALS:
Lunch/snack, heavy scissors or floral shears, needle nose pliers,
several old towels/rags, plastic dish pan or bucket, any
Weaverite basket tools you may have. Hint: don't worry if you are lacking some of
these items - I have extras & we often share.
INSTRUCTOR: Jodi Gouwens, 474-9144
LOCATION: Instructor's home off So. University
Avenue
HOURS: 9 am to 4 pm
FEE: $45 includes basketry materials, $22.50
deposit required.
REGISTER: call instructor, 474-9144, and send
$22.50 deposit check to Birchsong Creations, PO Box 84675,
Fairbanks, AK 99708-4675
April 15 (TUES)
....................................SMALL BISCUIT BASKET
| Using a
4" round solid wood base, this class creates a
smaller version of the April 12 Biscuit Basket class.
Using similar materials, this class teaches the basic
methods for working with a solid base on a smaller scale.
This basket is about 4" high and 7" across at
the rim. This shorter evening class is designed for those with busy weekends who want to try basket making. Class size: maximum of 8 people. |
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MATERIALS: Snack,
heavy scissors or floral shears, needle nose pliers, several old
towels/rags, plastic dish pan or bucket, any Weaverite basket
tools you may have. Hint:
don't worry if you are lacking some of these items - I have
extras & we often share.
INSTRUCTOR: Jodi Gouwens, 474-9144
LOCATION: Instructor's home off So. University
Avenue
HOURS: 5:30 to 9:30 pm
FEE: $35 includes basketry materials, $17.50
deposit required.
REGISTER: call instructor, 474-9144, and send
$17.50 deposit check to Birchsong Creations, PO Box 84675,
Fairbanks, AK 99708-4675
April 19 (SAT) ....................................LOAF BASKET
| This
basket has a solid wood, 5" by 8" rectangular
base. This basket uses round, 3/8" flat, and dyed
1/4" flat reed to create its rectangular shape.
Several rows of color in the basket side will help to
make each one distinctive. Size at the rim is approx. 4
1/4" high and 10 1/2" by 8" across the
top. The "Loaf" shape is great for serving bread, muffins, crackers, etc. It is also useful to hold or display items on your desk or counter. Class size: maximum of 8 people. |
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MATERIALS:
Lunch/snack, heavy scissors or floral shears, needle nose pliers,
several old towels/rags, plastic dish pan or bucket, any
Weaverite basket tools you may have. Hint: don't worry if you are lacking some of
these items - I have extras & we often share.
INSTRUCTOR: Jodi Gouwens, 474-9144
LOCATION: Instructor's home off So. University
Avenue
HOURS: 9 am to 4:30 pm
FEE: $45 includes basketry materials, $22.50
deposit required.
REGISTER: call instructor, 474-9144, and send
$22.50 deposit check to Birchsong Creations, PO Box 84675,
Fairbanks, AK 99708-4675
May 10 (Sat
)........... FREE Warping Session On PADDLE WARPING, TWO COLOR or
MIXED WARP
Make a summer
warp as you review your warping technique use a warping paddle
with many threads. No hassle beaming, even tension, & no
tangles or loose threads? No loom, no problem. Make a warp &
practice WARPING for the Youth Summer classes.
MATERIALS: Bring your portable loom - table or
rigid heddle
INSTRUCTOR: PENNY WAKEFIELD, 457-4124
LOCATION: WEAVING STUDIO, Room 219, 516 2ND AVE
HOURS: 10 am to 2 pm
REGISTER: Call instructor, 457-4124, or Studio: 452-7737
May 17 &
18 (SAT/SUN) ..............MULTI-COLORS HANDSPUN USING A DRUM
CARDER with Deb Menz
****
ONLY TWO SPACES LEFT****
Learn to create unique & wonderful handspun yarns using 6
12 colors in a skein. The yarns are repeatable without
muddy colors because of the multi-step approach using more than
one batt in a yarn. This workshop is also applicable to
Felters and Needlefelters. Instead of spinning they would
felt their samples. I'm sure the color theory that is presented
for making the batts would apply to felting.
| It is urgent that you respond regarding taking the workshop -- The instructor must order materials and ship to Alaska prior to the workshop. If you cant send the money now and are interested in the workshop, please do send in a response indicating your interest. Deposit can be mailed or brought to the Weaving Studio. Questions or response email to: info@fairbanksweavers.org or call 452-7737. THANKS |
INSTRUCTOR: Deb
Menz
LOCATION: Ester Fire Station
HOURS: 9am - 4 pm
FEE: Members=$150 + materials fee of $40;
Non-members=$165 + $40 materials fee
DEPOSIT: $75 members, $82.50 for nonmembers, 50%
of deposit is non-refundable if you cancel.
REGISTER: Call 452-7737 or email info@fairbanksweavers.org, Then mail or bring deposit to the Weaving Studio.
May 18 (SUN) ..................................SERVING BASKET
| This basket uses a 6-inch square solid wood base. it can be used to serve rolls on the dinner table or to display items on your desk or other small treasures. It's also the right size to conveniently hold your paper napkins on the counter or table where they are easy to use. Pick your accent colors from several I will have already dyed for you. Class size: maximum of 8 people. | ![]() |
MATERIALS:
Lunch/snack, heavy scissors or floral shears, needle nose pliers,
several old towels/rags, plastic dish pan or bucket, any
Weaverite basket tools you may have. Hint: don't worry if you are lacking some of
these items - I have extras & we often share.
INSTRUCTOR: Jodi Gouwens, 474-9144
LOCATION: Instructor's home off So. University
Avenue
HOURS: 10 am to 5 pm
FEE: $45 includes basketry materials, $22.00
deposit required.
REGISTER: call instructor, 474-9144, and send
$22.00 deposit check to Birchsong Creations, PO Box 84675,
Fairbanks, AK 99708-4675
May 19 (MON)..................MUFFIN BASKET
| This round basket with a distinctive rim can be used to hold muffins or your treasures. Select from a variety of colors for the alternating dyed and natural reed spokes. A great beginning class that uses only 2 sizes of reed, but also teaches an interesting rim for the more experienced basketry student This shorter evening class is designed for those with busy weekends who want to try basket making. Class size: maximum of 6 people. | ![]() |
MATERIALS: Snack,
heavy scissors or floral shears, needle nose pliers, several old
towels/rags, plastic dish pan or bucket, any Weaverite basket
tools you may have. Hint:
don't worry if you are lacking some of these items - I have
extras & we often share.
INSTRUCTOR: Jodi Gouwens, 474-9144
LOCATION: Instructor's home off So. University
Avenue
HOURS: 5:30 to 9:30 pm
FEE: $35 includes basketry materials, $17.00
deposit required.
REGISTER: call instructor, 474-9144, and send
$17.00 deposit check to Birchsong Creations, PO Box 84675,
Fairbanks, AK 99708-4675
May 20
(Tues).........................UFB Day -- Unfinished Basket Help
Day
Do you have basket kits previous purchased in one of my
classes that you still haven't done? Do you have unfinished kits
or baskets from one of Jill Choate's basket classes? Bring
these UFBs (unfinished baskets) and I will help you make
some progress. Please call with approximate times you will be
coming and what project you plan to bring. Your patience will
also be appreciated as I may be helping several people with very
different projects.
MATERIALS: Lunch/snack, heavy scissors or floral shears,
needle nose pliers, several old towels/rags, plastic dish pan or
bucket, any Weaverite basket tools you may have. Hint: don't worry if you are lacking
some of these items - I have extras & we often share.
INSTRUCTOR: Jodi Gouwens, 474-9144
LOCATION: Instructor's home off So. University
Avenue
HOURS: Noon to 9:30 pm
FEE: $15 half-day (4 hours or less), $20 full
day
REGISTER: call instructor, 474-9144